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DA02 XAJ

2002 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,555 mi
Last recorded157,555 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Volvo S8099,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 XAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 157,555 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 137,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on edges

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side rear tyre worn on both edges

slight wear in all suspension bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2009

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on edges

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

off side rear tyre worn on both edges

slight wear in all suspension bushes

Pass 29 May 2008 97,738 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anti roll bar links and bushes worn

rear tyres slightly out of shape on tread

wear in steering/suspension components

Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,549 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

play detected in steering components

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slighty deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2005 39,766 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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DA02 XAJ is a 2002 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 99,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA02 XAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DA02 XAJ is a 2002 Volvo S80, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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